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Planning calendar
When permits and hut beds open for 2027 treks — Alps rifugios, FI Laugavegur, SANParks and Inca Trail. Act before the Oct–Nov planning rush.
Last verified 2026-08-27. Confirmed dates link to primary sources; pattern and watch items need a recheck before you pay.
| Opens | What | Book for | Status | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online 1 Sept 2026 | Dolomites rifugios — first wave (Alta Via 1 & AV network) Many AV1 rifugios open reservations in autumn for the following summer; CAI Prenota Rifugi covers some huts in one cart — others still need email. CAI cart: Biella, Vazzoler, Pramperet (Sommariva) among others. Still email/phone: Fanes, Dibona, Staulanza, San Sebastiano. Biella often opens ~Nov on rifugiobiella.it. | Late Jun–Sep 2027 (hut season)through 31 Oct 2026 | Pattern | CAI Prenota Rifugi + per-rifugio sites |
| Online 15 Oct 2026 | TMB association refuges (Montourdumontblanc.com) Refuges on the official TMB platform typically open on one coordinated date for the following summer. 2026 season opened 15 Oct 2025 on this platform. Verify the 2027 date on the official site in early October — glitches have delayed bookings in past years. | Jun–Sep 2027 TMB season | Pattern | Mon Tour du Mont-Blanc |
| Online 1 Jan 2027 | Dolomites rifugios — late openers (AV1 stragglers) A few critical AV1 huts open months after the autumn wave — risky if your itinerary depends on them. Examples from prior seasons: Nuvolau (~1 Feb), Città di Fiume (~Jan). Mark your must-stay huts and set reminders per hut. | Jul–Aug 2027 peak weeksthrough 30 Apr 2027 | Pattern | Per-rifugio websites |
| Opens | What | Book for | Status | Official |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verify on official site | SAC huts — hut-reservation.org (Bernina & Swiss treks) Swiss Alpine Club huts use hut-reservation.org; each hut sets when 2027 summer beds appear — no single national opening day. Book Bernina stages as soon as your dates show online — popular Engadin huts fill for July–August. Re-check each hut page through winter if not yet listed. | Jun–Sep 2027 (per hut) | Watch | Hut Reservation (SAC) |
This calendar tracks when to book, not live availability. Hut menus, park fees and permit rules change faster than blog posts — always confirm on the official link before non-refundable payments.
Related: Otter planning · Laugavegur huts · AV1 rifugios · Inca Trail guide